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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,711.78, 1,098,096.27 and 433,146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,711.78, 1,098,096.27 and 433,146.06 is: 597,749.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,711.78 : 1,098,096.27 = 433,146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,711.78/1,098,096.27 = 433,146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,711.78x = 1,098,096.27 × 433,146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,711.78x = 475,636,072,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,636,072,851.20/795,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,749.19

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